Welcome Al Horford(?!?)

[Sixerscan]

Feels weird man

[Sixerscan]

I say you bring him off the bench when Embiid plays, let him start when Embiid load manages.

[GoCeltics123]

Going to be honest it's heartbreaking to see him leave Boston, even if most wouldn't pay him that much (or give him a 4th year).

You'll absolutely love him though. Not sure he ages well but Al is so awesome

[sixerswillrule]

Hopefully he ages well! Finally the team won't suck when Embiid goes to the bench. But for those 12-15 mpg when the starters are together Al will need to be a Brook Lopez type floor spacer. He'll be a big defensive boost though.

[Arsenal]

I say you bring him off the bench when Embiid plays, let him start when Embiid load manages.

Really want to limit him to 30 mpg or less w/plenty of nights off. Same with Embiid. That has to be part of the thinking here.

[Tony Franciosa]

I say you bring him off the bench when Embiid plays, let him start when Embiid load manages.

Really want to limit him to 30 mpg or less w/plenty of nights off. Same with Embiid. That has to be part of the thinking here.

then we need another 4/5 combo. and I don't think it's Bolden (I know some on the board have faith that he'll develop, but I just don't see it)

[Arsenal]

I say you bring him off the bench when Embiid plays, let him start when Embiid load manages.

Really want to limit him to 30 mpg or less w/plenty of nights off. Same with Embiid. That has to be part of the thinking here.

then we need another 4/5 combo. and I don't think it's Bolden (I know some on the board have faith that he'll develop, but I just don't see it)

On defense its Ben Simmons. We only need a another guy for when one guy is sitting.

[rzzzzz]

visions of a healthy Embiid dominating the post season, without the huge dropoff when he's on the bench. the two of them together on the floor should give opponents pause.

[GeorgeMarcus]

Welcome Big Al. Love the post-Butler rebound.

Question: how much cap space do we still have? Is it possible to add Beverley to this core? If not I hope we go after Cory Joseph and/or Seth Curry.

[tsmith]

It's gonna be very weird seeing Al in a sixers uni, excited to see how this plays out though.

[WMDman]

Welcome to the squad old fellow

[sixerswillrule]

I say you bring him off the bench when Embiid plays, let him start when Embiid load manages.

Really want to limit him to 30 mpg or less w/plenty of nights off. Same with Embiid. That has to be part of the thinking here.

then we need another 4/5 combo. and I don't think it's Bolden (I know some on the board have faith that he'll develop, but I just don't see it)

We've got Harris, Simmons, and Scott all who can play the 4. Boban is fine as a 3rd string center if we keep him.

[Monix]

Horford is a stud

>> Defensive anchor when Embiid's off the court

>> Has expanded his range and shoots the 3 now - key to playing with Simmons

>> He might be the back-up PG, lol - has averaged 5 assists per 36 the past 3 years

>> the new veteran leader replacing Butler/Redick/Amir - upgrade

Look at the team he took to the conference finals last season - him and 3 starters 23 and under

[Arsenal]

Horford is a stud

>> Defensive anchor when Embiid's off the court

>> Has expanded his range and shoots the 3 now - key to playing with Simmons

>> He might be the back-up PG, lol - has averaged 5 assists per 36 the past 3 years

>> the new veteran leader replacing Butler/Redick/Amir - upgrade

Look at the team he took to the conference finals last season - him and 3 starters 23 and under

There's no doubt he's a great player. One of the most underappreciated in his era because his impact goes far beyond counting stats.

We should be better next year. It's a few years down the road I'm more worried about.

[KevinGamble34]

Best of luck for Al in Philly. Imo, he was the best Celtic the last few years. Like a swiss army knife, can score, hit the 3, rebound, block the ocassinal shot, play great D, and was a fantastic passer. Was slowing down though and was not great on b2b.
Still wish we could of somehow kept him.

[Sixerscan]

Horford is a stud

>> Defensive anchor when Embiid's off the court

>> Has expanded his range and shoots the 3 now - key to playing with Simmons

>> He might be the back-up PG, lol - has averaged 5 assists per 36 the past 3 years

>> the new veteran leader replacing Butler/Redick/Amir - upgrade

Look at the team he took to the conference finals last season - him and 3 starters 23 and under

There's no doubt he's a great player. One of the most underappreciated in his era because his impact goes far beyond counting stats.

We should be better next year. It's a few years down the road I'm more worried about.

3rd year is my biggest concern. First two years should be fine. 4th he's expiring,

[OldCeltics]

Horford is great at everything but not elite. Defensive anchor and 3pt shooter. He's really a role player by the numbers at 33yo. However, he's quietly a veteran leader, and will improve your team.

[oldshoolballer]

Feels weird man

It's kind of an awkward fit and I love Al At the least you can rest Embiid without losing much defensively I thought Brogdan would have been a better fit

[HotelVitale]

Welcome Big Al. Love the post-Butler rebound. Question: how much cap space do we still have? Is it possible to add Beverley to this core? If not I hope we go after Cory Joseph and/or Seth Curry.

Should be a decent amount still, depending on how the contracts are structured. This is my best guess:
$40m ongoing contracts
$22m Harris cap hold
$20m Horford (assuming the contracts escalates some)
$10m Richardson
$5m scott

That's $97-99m, leaving about $10m in space plus the MLE ($9m-ish). Still got some moves to make!

[76ciology]

He’s our Ibaka.

Play the 4 with the starters. Plays the 5 with the back-ups. Almost the perfect PF for us, except for his age